Monthly Archives: May 2014

June 1953 saw the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. To mark the occasion, many school class photographs taken in schools that year were presented in commemorative frames. this image below is from Sandwickhill School just outside of Stornoway. Back row: … Continue reading →

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Often when talking about the islands, people use the phrase Butt to Barra, signifying the area covered by the Western Isles from the Butt of Lewis down the to the island of Barra. However, this does a disservice to the … Continue reading →

The Woodlands Centre is a popular destination in Stornoway for those seeking refreshment of a sit down before or after a wander around the castle grounds. But the site of the Woodlands has an interesting history. The extract from the … Continue reading →

As we move into May and the weather improves (hopefully) and the grass becomes greener this scene seemed quite appropriate (although maybe it needs some gambolling lambs?) The view take in the suspension bridge at Lochmaddy with Sponish House just … Continue reading →